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Congressman Berman speaks at the groundbreaking for the 405 freeway northbound carpool lane as Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa and California Governor Schwarzenegger look on. The groundbreaking is the culmination of years of work by Rep. Berman, who obtained significant federal funding for this project, which is critical to relieving congestion on the 405.
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Congressman Howard Berman :: Representing the 28th District of California :: Press Releases
December 2010
September 2010
August 2010
July 2010
June 2010
- Wall Street Reform Bill Passes House--Rep. Berman Votes to Rein in Wall Street, Protect Consumers (June 30, 2010)
- Chairman Berman's Statement on House Passage of Iran Sanctions Conference Report (June 24, 2010)
- Congressman: 'Sanctions by July 4' (Jerusalem Post) (June 24, 2010)
- DODD, BERMAN STATEMENT ON IRAN SANCTIONS CONFERENCE REPORT AGREEMENT (June 21, 2010)
- Rep. Berman Announces Grant to Bring Clean Fuel Buses to L.A. (June 17, 2010)
- House Votes to Lift Oil Spill Liability Cap: Oil Companies Will Pay More for Cleanup (June 10, 2010)
- Chairman Berman Holds Hearing on Human Rights and Democracy Assistance: Increasing the Effectiveness of U.S. Foreign Aid (June 10, 2010)
- Chairman Berman applauds passage of UN Security Council resolution on Iran, calls on other nations to impose tougher sanctions (June 9, 2010)
May 2010
- Rep. Berman Votes to Enhance America's Competitiveness through Education and Innovation (May 28, 2010)
- Rep. Berman Votes to Continue American Job Creation, Economic Growth (May 28, 2010)
- "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal Passes House (May 27, 2010)
- CBO: Recovery Act Created Up to 2.8 Million Jobs (May 25, 2010)
- Berman Deeply Troubled by Harsh Prison Sentence for Gay Couple in Malawi (May 21, 2010)
- Berman applauds passage of U.S.-Israel Missile Defense Bill (May 20, 2010)
- Rep. Berman Outlines Good News for Small Businesses on Health Reform Tax Credits (May 17, 2010)
- New Web Tool: What the New Health Care Reform Legislation Does For You (May 13, 2010)
- Chairman Berman on Ending the Intolerable Practice of Commercial Whaling (May 6, 2010)
April 2010
- Conference Committee Begins Work on Chairman Berman's Iran Sanctions Legislation (April 28, 2010)
- Rep. Berman's Iran Sanctions Bill Heads to Conference Committee (April 22, 2010)
- Statement on Israel's Independence Day (April 21, 2010)
- Congressman Berman’s Web Site Wins Gold Mouse Award (April 21, 2010)
- Rep. Berman Votes for Landmark Veterans Health Services Bill (April 21, 2010)
- Congressman Howard Berman Hosts Small Business Town Hall Meeting (Government Center Gazette/ Van Nuys News Press April 12, 2010) (April 15, 2010)
- Rep. Berman Condemns Genocide Denial (April 14, 2010)
- Mail Back Your 2010 Census Form--It's Not Too Late! (April 12, 2010)
- Small Business Owners: Town Hall on Recovery Act Funding Tuesday April 6, 9am - 12pm -- Braude SFV Constituent Service Center (April 1, 2010)
March 2010
February 2010
January 2010
December 2009
November 2009
October 2009
September 2009
July 2009
- Rep. Berman Announces Funding for San Fernando Valley Poverty Initiative (July 29, 2009)
- Rep. Berman Announces Federal Grant to Add Law Enforcement Officers to Local Streets (July 28, 2009)
- Rep. Berman Votes for Health and Education Programs (July 24, 2009)
- America's Affordable Health Choices Act Would Help the 28th Congressional District (July 24, 2009)
- Rep. Berman Votes to Spur Economic Recovery by Investing in Housing, Transportation Infrastructure (July 23, 2009)
- Reps. Berman and Schiff Call for FAA to Approve Mandatory Nighttime Curfews at Bob Hope and Other Local Airports in Southern California (July 23, 2009)
- Rep. Berman Votes to Restore Fiscal Discipline (July 22, 2009)
- Rep. Berman Votes to Protect Consumers, Support Small Businesses (July 16, 2009)
- Rep. Berman Calls on Abbas to Accept Netanyahu Proposal for Unconditional Peace Talks (July 15, 2009)
- Rep. Berman Announces Federal Grant for Northeast Valley Health Corporation (July 14, 2009)
- Rep. Berman Votes to Support Troops, Honor Veterans (July 10, 2009)
- New Student Loan Benefits Take Effect Today (July 1, 2009)
June 2009
- Rep. Berman Votes for Landmark Clean Energy Bill (June 26, 2009)
- Homeland Security Bill Passes House (June 24, 2009)
- Rep. Berman Votes to Reform, Improve Veterans' Health Services (June 23, 2009)
- Rep. Berman Boosts Crime Prevention, Spurs Research and Innovation (June 18, 2009)
- Berman Supports Free Expression in Iran, Notes the World Is Watching Events There Closely (June 16, 2009)
- Rep. Berman Votes to Protect Kids, Families from Dangers of Tobacco (June 12, 2009)
- House Approves Rep. Berman's Legislation Increasing Assistance to Pakistan, Improving U.S.-Pakistan Ties (June 11, 2009)
- House Passes Rep. Berman's Two-Year Authorization Bill Bolstering U.S. Diplomacy, Development Efforts (June 10, 2009)
- Rep. Berman Acts to Save Jobs, Save on Gas, and Reduce Pollution with "Cash for Clunkers" Vouchers (June 9, 2009)
- House Passes Bill to Bring Accountability, Transparency to Financial Regulatory Agencies (June 8, 2009)
May 2009
- Rep. Berman Helps Create New Jobs, Support Small Businesses (May 21, 2009)
- Committee Approves Legislation to Help Strengthen U.S.-Pakistan Ties, Increase Development Assistance (May 20, 2009)
- Committee Approves Two-Year Authorization Bill Bolstering U.S. Diplomacy, Development Efforts (May 20, 2009)
- 2010 Surface Transportation Funding Requests (May 14, 2009)
- Berman Introduces Two-Year Authorization to Shore up U.S. Diplomacy, Development Efforts (May 14, 2009)
- Burma Should Release Aung San Suu Kyi, Allow Greater Political Freedom, Say Berman and Ros-Lehtinen (May 14, 2009)
- House Judiciary Committee Passes Performance Rights Act (May 13, 2009)
- Increased Foreign Affairs Budget Will Help Strengthen National Security, Berman Says (May 7, 2009)
- Resources for H1N1 Flu Outbreak (May 3, 2009)
April 2009
- New Report on Copyright Piracy Abroad Underscores Need for Better Enforcement of Protections, Berman Says (April 30, 2009)
- Berman Response to Criticism of Accountability Measures in Bipartisan Pakistan Assistance Legislation (April 29, 2009)
- Rep. Berman Votes to Pass Long-term Economic Plan for America (April 29, 2009)
- GAO Report Shows Need for Foreign Assistance Strategy, Berman Says (April 23, 2009)
- At Foreign Affairs Committee Field Hearing, Berman Launches New Initiative to Fight Global Intellectual Property Theft (April 6, 2009)
- North Korean Missile Test is an Unnecessary Provocation, Berman Says (April 4, 2009)
- Congressional Hearing in Van Nuys Will Explore How to Sink the Copyright Pirates (April 3, 2009)
March 2009
February 2009
September 2008
August 2008
July 2008
June 2008
May 2008
April 2008
March 2008
February 2008
January 2008
December 2007
November 2007
October 2007
September 2007
August 2007
July 2007
June 2007
May 2007
April 2007
March 2007
- Rep. Berman Votes For A Fiscally Responsible Budget, WithThe Right Priorities For The Families of California (March 29, 2007)
- Rep. Berman Votes For A New Direction In Iraq (March 23, 2007)
- Statement of Rep. Berman on Reforming Section 115 of the Copyright Act for the Digital Age (March 22, 2007)
- Rep. Berman Testifies Before the Foreign Affairs Committee On His Iraq Benchmarks Act (March 20, 2007)
- Rep. Berman Calls for Quick House Action on Bill to Protect Appointment Process for U.S. (March 6, 2007)
- Dems Get Behind Berman's Iraq Bill (Los Angeles Daily News, March 2, 2007) (March 2, 2007)
- Rep. Berman Introduces the Iraq Benchmarks Act (March 1, 2007)
- House Passes Pell Grant Fairness Legislation (March 1, 2007)
February 2007
January 2007
- Rep. Berman Delivers Speech at the Arms Control Association on "Strengthening U.S. Nonproliferation Policy" (January 19, 2007)
- House Brings the “100 Hours Agenda” to a Successful Conclusion (January 19, 2007)
- Members Fight to Invest in Renewable Energy, Stop Giveaways for Big Oil (January 18, 2007)
- Judiciary Committee Members Question Attorney General Alberto Gonzales About Dismissal of San Diego U.S. Attorney Carol Lam (January 17, 2007)
- House Votes to Require Medicare to Negotiate with Drug Companies for Lower Drug Prices (January 12, 2007)
- Rep. Berman Introduces AgJOBS Legislation (January 9, 2007)
- Berman Votes for Bill to Make Alternative Fuels More Affordable, Accessible (January 8, 2007)
- Reps. Berman, McKeon Introduce the Social Security Fairness Act (January 4, 2007)
- Democrats First 100 Hours Legislation (January 4, 2007)
November 2006
October 2006
September 2006
August 2006
July 2006
June 2006
May 2006
April 2006
- Statement of Rep. Berman Commemorating the 91st Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide (April 27, 2006)
- Statement of Rep. Berman on HR 282, the Iran Freedom Support Act (April 27, 2006)
- Statement of Rep. Howard L. Berman Upon Accepting the Role of Ranking Democrat on the Ethics Committee (April 21, 2006)
- Reps. Berkley and Berman Introduce the "Veterans' Pension Improvement Act" (April 6, 2006)
- Reps. Howard Berman and Rick Boucher Introduce Legislation to Reform Patent System (April 5, 2006)
- Rep. Berman's Statement on the Patents Depend on Quality Act of 2006 (April 5, 2006)
- Rep. Berman Demands More Responsible Congressional Oversight of U.S. Operations in Iraq (April 4, 2006)
- GAO Analyst Confides to Congressman Berman that GAO Missile Defense Study Was Grossly Mishandled (April 2, 2006)
- GAO Responds to Congressman Berman Regarding Accusations Made by Subrata Ghoshroy (April 1, 2006)
March 2006
- Reps. Schiff and Berman Introduce "NSA Oversight Act" (March 16, 2006)
- Rep. Berman Fights to Protect Bloggers' Free Speech on the Internet (March 15, 2006)
- On the Anniversay of the Madrid Bombing, Rep. Berman Calls for Greater Investment in Rail and Transit Security (March 10, 2006)
- "Orphan Works" Issue Addressed By Rep. Berman in Oversight Hearing (March 10, 2006)
- Rep. Berman's Opening Statement from Oversight Hearing on the Copyright Office Report on "Orphan Works" (March 8, 2006)
- Rep. Berman: Bush Budget Cuts California Education Funds (March 8, 2006)
- Rep. Berman honored by Citizens for Global Solutions (March 8, 2006)
- Rep. Berman Opposes Bill that Undermines Food Safety (March 6, 2006)
- Rep. Berman Signs Letter to President Bush Raising Concerns with Dubai Ports World Deal (March 2, 2006)
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